Newcastle await Woltemade return as injuries bite and Tonali links swirl
Craig Hope recalls Newcastle’s 2009 drop to warn Tottenham, highlighting poor form, red cards and managerial churn. He suggests a change could jolt Spurs, as Shearer’s short stint did on Tyneside.
Report claims Sandro Tonali’s agent attended Brighton vs Arsenal, fuelling links to Arsenal and Manchester United. Juventus interest noted, but Newcastle are said to want around €100m, with a deal unlikely.
Newcastle chase FA Cup quarters v Man City. Howe missing Schär, Guimarães, Miley and suspended Jacob Ramsey. Barnes, Gordon to flank Woltemade or Osula. Predicted XI: 4-3-3 with Pope, Trippier, Botman.
Eddie Howe confirms Nick Woltemade returns from illness for Man City in the FA Cup and Barcelona on 10 March, but Lewis Miley, Tino Livramento, Bruno Guimaraes, Fabian Schar and Emil Krafth are out.
Opinion questions Lucas Digne and other Aston Villa players commuting from London to Birmingham, asking if Newcastle fans would accept NUFC players living 100+ miles away instead of near Tyneside.
The Athletic’s Chris Waugh says Newcastle are assessing Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa after inconsistent seasons post-Isak, with fitness and fit issues cited. One could leave if a new centre-forward is attainable.
